The Industrial Revolution had several negative effects on workers and society. The factory owners became very wealthy while workers lived in extreme poverty. Rapid urbanization resulted in overcrowded, unsanitary cities lacking basic infrastructure. Workers, including women and children, faced dangerous conditions and long hours in factories for low wages. In response, some protested, others turned to religion for solace, and socialists advocated for more equal distribution of wealth and better living standards for workers.

1. Negative Effects of the Industrial Revolution

12. No sanitation meant the streets were filled with trash

13. The crowded, filthy slums were a breeding ground for diseases such as cholera

27. The Communist Manifesto Das Kapital The Wealth of Nations Books Karl Marx Adam Smith Founder Communism Capitalism

28. Everything is owned by the government Government closely regulates the economy (sets prices, tells factories what to make, etc.) Government should not interfere with economy: laissez-faire View of Government Communism Capitalism

29. People should cooperate to achieve success, no competition Everyone should have an equal share of the wealth/property People become wealthy because they offer a good or service that people want to buy View of people:

30. Government ownership of the economy will end hunger, poverty, and slave-like working conditions “ From each according to their abilities to each according to their needs” If people work hard enough, they can lift themselves out of poverty How to improve social conditions?